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If you want to know how to clean cutting boards after raw meat, the safest method is to wash within 2 minutes using hot water at around 60°C, washing up liquid, then sanitise with either a 1:20 diluted bleach solution or white vinegar, and let the board dry upright for at least 30 minutes. That routine greatly reduces bacteria from raw chicken, beef or pork and helps your board last 5 to 10 years, especially when you choose the right material. Why cleaning properly after raw meat matters Raw meat can carry Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter. These bacteria can...

If you have a bamboo chopping board you already know it deserves better than a quick scrub with whatever harsh cleaner is nearest the sink. Treat it well and it will stay smooth, hygienic and beautiful for years. Mistreat it and it can warp, crack or go furry around the edges. Nobody wants that on the worktop. Here is exactly how to clean a bamboo chopping board without damaging it, using simple methods you can build into your everyday kitchen routine. Why bamboo needs different care to plastic or glass Bamboo is naturally dense, antibacterial and far kinder to your...